Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert

Name: Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups miniature marshmallows; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers); 1/2 cup butter, melted

In Bethalto, Illinois, Rhonda Miller prepares a light, creamy filling with mild citrus flavor, then spoons it over a simple vanilla wafer crust. The yummy result makes an appealing ending to a summer meal.

Ingredients

4 cups miniature marshmallows
1/3 cup orange juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
2-1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 75 wafers)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and orange juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese. Add marshmallow mixture; beat just until smooth. Fold in whipped topping.
Combine wafer crumbs and butter; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. Press remaining crumbs into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. pan.
Spoon cream cheese filling over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 280 calories, 17g fat (11g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 162mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Fluffy Cheesecake Dessert in Quick Cooking July/August 1999

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mary dee

Apr 26, 2014

I am looking forward to making this dessert, it reminds me of a cheese cake that i used to get at woolworth's dime store years ago.
Mom3boys__Missouri

Apr 28, 2010

Sounds yummy!Thanks!:)Ellen
gonellya2

Apr 28, 2010

Very good, instead of putting the dessert in a 13x9 dish, i put it into the pie pan, worked great!